{"id":14253,"date":"2020-12-13T20:11:28","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T02:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accinsweb8366.wpenginepowered.com\/tled\/?page_id=14253"},"modified":"2025-11-26T11:58:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:58:03","slug":"general-assembly-archive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/development-opportunities\/programs\/general-assembly\/general-assembly-archive\/","title":{"rendered":"General Assembly Archive"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>General Assembly 2024: Loving Students to Success \u2014 Post-event Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Each fall, Austin Community College (ACC) employees from across the district gather at General Assembly (GA) to hear key college updates. The event connects daily work with the Theory of Change and ACC\u2019s North Star goal. About 2,000 employees attended in person.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 theme was \u201cLoving Students to Success\u201d and took place Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at the Travis County Exposition Center. An online virtual resource fair was also part of the event.<\/p>\n<h2>Event Photos<\/h2>\n<p>Enjoy the dozens of 2024 General Assembly photos!<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credit: Erika Rich<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/accdistrict\/albums\/72177720322714143\/\">View Photos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/accdistrict\/albums\/72177720322714143\/\"><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32215 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/54217178288_fe82b0ccd6_w.jpg?resize=300%2C215&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"General Assembly 2024 photo gallery cover image\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/54217178288_fe82b0ccd6_w.jpg?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/54217178288_fe82b0ccd6_w.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Pre-show<\/h2>\n<p>The show kicked off at 9 a.m. with an engaging pre-show. We received more than 135 slides representing departments, programs, and offices across ACC.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 1px solid #464646\" title=\"GA 2024 Pre-show\" src=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Embed.aspx?id=8faa4fce-ee5d-4a2e-b68a-b22600f1bfe8&amp;autoplay=false&amp;offerviewer=true&amp;showtitle=true&amp;showbrand=true&amp;captions=true&amp;interactivity=all\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Opening Video<\/h2>\n<p>The opening video featured a mosaic of ACC staff and faculty centered on the theme \u201cLoving Students to Success.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 1px solid #464646\" title=\"GA 2024 Opening Video\" src=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Embed.aspx?id=ec3ee115-ff79-4a72-a438-b22600f1bf3f&amp;autoplay=false&amp;offerviewer=true&amp;showtitle=true&amp;showbrand=true&amp;captions=true&amp;interactivity=all\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Feature Video<\/h2>\n<p>The feature video continued the mosaic theme and highlighted how all of us help students meet their goals through the Theory of Change and ACC\u2019s North Star target. It featured several students and showed how loving students to success provides the support they need to reach the finish line.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 1px solid #464646\" title=\"GA 2024 Feature Video\" src=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Embed.aspx?id=6f63db53-cebe-4a86-84f6-b22600f1bf80&amp;autoplay=false&amp;offerviewer=true&amp;showtitle=true&amp;showbrand=true&amp;captions=true&amp;interactivity=all\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>General Assembly Program Summary<\/h2>\n<p>ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart welcomed attendees, acknowledged the upcoming Veterans Day, and thanked veterans in the audience for their service. He recognized community partners, ACC Foundation Board members, and ACC Board of Trustees members in attendance. Returning to the mosaic theme, he shared: \u201cThis next year is about moving beyond the centering of ourselves to centering our students. This is the time for us to come together in advocacy of our students, to glue ourselves together to ensure that this mosaic is strong and beautiful and representative, and is permanent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Lowery-Hart introduced Dr. Barbara Mink, chair of the ACC Board of Trustees, who recognized new staff and faculty. Alongside Dr. Mink, Dr. Lowery-Hart continued with recognition of employees and faculty graduates from various programs and congratulated Riverbat Employee of the Year Edward \u201cTeddy\u201d Chapman, technician, Health Sciences (computer lab support).<\/p>\n<p>Keynote speakers followed. Author and activist Stephanie Land shared her story and how love and support can shape student success, even against long odds. Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab, a leading scholar-activist, spoke about the importance of compassion and understanding in higher education.<\/p>\n<p>The final segment, presented by Dr. Lowery-Hart, focused on data related to ACC\u2019s Theory of Change goals.<\/p>\n<p>After the program, employees connected to discuss how to bring insights back to their work. Many reflected on the keynote messages and shared how they would apply \u201cLoving Students to Success\u201d in daily roles. Others explored the virtual resource fair to find tools and services that support students. It was an inspiring close, with renewed purpose and fresh ideas for the year ahead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Chancellor\u2019s presentation materials are available below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1I7eU0iv6lV_BGsl_McyCEZgW_uBHKHkk\/view?usp=sharing\">Chancellor\u2019s Presentation Slides (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Watch the General Assembly Program<\/h2>\n<p>This video includes the morning program starting at 10:30 a.m., featuring the Chancellor\u2019s address, both keynote speakers, and all videos shared on this page.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 1px solid #464646\" title=\"GA 2024 Full Program\" src=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Embed.aspx?id=6f63db53-cebe-4a86-84f6-b22600f1bf80&amp;autoplay=false&amp;offerviewer=true&amp;showtitle=true&amp;showbrand=true&amp;captions=true&amp;interactivity=all\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Closing Credits Video<\/h2>\n<p>Watch the closing credits from General Assembly 2024. Thank you to everyone who made GA a wonderful experience.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 1px solid #464646\" title=\"GA 2024 Closing Credits\" src=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Embed.aspx?id=c8939a37-6a49-4171-95db-b22600f1bfb2&amp;autoplay=false&amp;offerviewer=true&amp;showtitle=true&amp;showbrand=true&amp;captions=true&amp;interactivity=all\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>What attendees enjoyed most about General Assembly 2024<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cGetting to see fellow employees and receiving motivation from the speakers. I enjoy getting a positive charge and boost of inspiration!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe theme that it takes all the pieces of a mosaic together to generate success for our students as well as our faculty and staff!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI actually enjoyed seeing coworkers and people across the district dressed up in their rodeo fancies.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTo gather with the entire college community and feel like you matter to the success of our students and college.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cGathering with colleagues outside of the workplace builds a sense of camaraderie by sharing a new experience together.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe feature video was AWESOME!!! Big props to the IMP team for producing it. That was by far the highlight of GA!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEverything was great. Looking forward to future ones. TLED did an excellent job, as always.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cConnecting with my colleagues before and especially after. I carpooled with someone in my division and it was helpful to explore themes during our drive back.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBeing able to hear that students feel that they belong and know that they have a chance of being successful and that we have the resources to help them complete their studies.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWe\u2019re doing remarkable things and we can keep doing those things. I really really really really really really really needed that. Thank you.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cFor the first time in the six years that I have been with the College, I was able to attend because Russell prioritized it for everyone. THANK YOU!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe student video showing a hopeful vision of ACC\u2019s future, crafted by what seemed like loving students and staff alike.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe opportunity to be in community with all the other faculty\/staff. It was a great boost of energy as we get ready to close out this semester.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBeing able to attend my first ever General Assembly! Prior to this event, my team was not able to attend as our center remained open and we needed to stay on campus and work. (We could catch parts of it online, but with many interruptions.) The opening video was very moving and made me proud to be a part of ACC!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cSeeing all my colleagues and seeing our accomplishments as a whole. Realizing how important my role is within the college.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cRunning into old friends and colleagues and making a new friend by using the carpool.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Special thanks<\/h2>\n<p>Heartfelt thanks for your work and dedication to making General Assembly a success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keynote Presenters<\/strong><br \/>\nStephanie Land<br \/>\nDr. Sara Goldrick-Rab<\/p>\n<p><strong>General Assembly Planning Team<\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Susan Warner-Sanchez, Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC), Teaching &amp; Learning Excellence Division<br \/>\nMiguel DeLeon, Executive Assistant to the AVC, Teaching &amp; Learning Excellence Division<br \/>\nMatthew Evins, Director, Academic Technology &amp; GA Project Manager<br \/>\nBethany Swoveland, Director, Faculty Communications<br \/>\nDr. Rachel Barrera, Instructional Designer, Faculty Communications<br \/>\nSara Schulz, Manager, Academic Technology Projects<br \/>\nBalan Villanueva, Manager, Event Multimedia Services<br \/>\nCorey Kline, Video Producer, Instructional Media Productions<\/p>\n<p><strong>ACC Administration<\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Russell Lowery-Hart, Chancellor<br \/>\nDr. Monique Umphrey, Provost\/Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs<br \/>\nDr. Barbara P. Mink, Chair, ACC Board of Trustees<br \/>\nSean Hassan, Vice Chair, ACC Board of Trustees<br \/>\nPam Sutton, Special Assistant to the Chancellor<br \/>\nGrant Hennig, Special Assistant to the Provost\/Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs<br \/>\nEsther Yun, Coordinator, Board Affairs<\/p>\n<p><strong>General Assembly Event Staff<\/strong><br \/>\nACC Police Department<br \/>\nSarah Harris, Coordinator II, Academic Technology Projects<br \/>\nMariusz (Marcus) Kajdas, Manager, Audio\/Video Installations<br \/>\nVictor Ibarra, Multimedia Installations Technician<br \/>\nOsmundy Malangalila, Multimedia Installations Technician<br \/>\nCathy O\u2019Quinn, Multimedia Installations Technician<br \/>\nDonna Hull, Assistant II, Educational Technology Support<br \/>\nMary Lou Gil, Assistant II, Educational Technology Support<br \/>\nGabryella Desporte, Educational Technologist<br \/>\nMario Menendez, Educational Technologist<br \/>\nJay Brooks, Technology Specialist<br \/>\nDan Goldberg, Technology Specialist<br \/>\nHugh Handcox, Technology Specialist<br \/>\nTia Manning, Technology Specialist<br \/>\nStephen Orsak, Technology Specialist<br \/>\nDaine Vineyard, Technology Specialist<br \/>\nTiffany Wines, Technology Specialist<br \/>\nSavannah Azize, Instructional Communications Specialist<br \/>\nEric McCoy, Instructional Communications Specialist<br \/>\nAmanda Trimble, Front-end\/Web UI Developer\/Graphic Designer<br \/>\nBrooke Angelo, Graphic Design Intern<br \/>\nA\u2019leya Campbell, Social Media Intern<br \/>\nGwen Holford, Manager, Instructional Web Projects<br \/>\nMichelle Atkinson, Front-end\/Web UI Developer<br \/>\nRobert Foster, Front-end Developer<br \/>\nVictor Sibaja-Molina, Manager, Instructional Media Productions<br \/>\nMelissa Griffith, Video Producer<br \/>\nRich Brown, Motion Graphics Designer<br \/>\nAnthony Ortiz, Motion Graphics Specialist<br \/>\nAraceli Rangel, Video Production Assistant<br \/>\nVinnie Livingston, Librarian, Library Services, EVC<br \/>\nVanessa Wilson, Librarian, Library Services, HYS<br \/>\nSantiago Facundo III, Assistant II, Student Technology Services<br \/>\nAubre Gilliard Jr., Assistant II, Student Technology Services<br \/>\nRafael Paz, Assistant II, Student Technology Services<br \/>\nRhainey Sanders, Assistant II, Student Technology Services<br \/>\nIzela Thomas, Assistant II, Student Technology Services<br \/>\nAziz Hussaini, Interim VC, Facilities &amp; Construction<br \/>\nDr. Beth Knight, AVC, Academic Programs<br \/>\nDr. Nina Almasy, AVC, Health Sciences<br \/>\nMison Zuniga, AVC, College and High School Relations<br \/>\nDr. Erasmus Addae, AVC, Distance Education<br \/>\nJason Marshall, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology<br \/>\nSteve Christopher, AVC, Student Accessibility &amp; Social Support Resources<br \/>\nAna Rummer, AVC, Student Affairs Operations<br \/>\nDr. Willie Martinez, AVC, Student Engagement &amp; Academic Success<br \/>\nDr. Ruth Reinhart, AVC, Student Support Services<br \/>\nDr. Brandon Whatley, AVC, Workforce Programs<br \/>\nDavid Borden, Managing Director, Instructional Operations and Initiatives<br \/>\nDewi Antony, Director, Analytical Data Warehouse, OIRA<br \/>\nElma Benavides, Managing Director, Human Resources<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office of College Relations &amp; Marketing<\/strong><br \/>\nBrette Lea, Vice Chancellor, College Relations &amp; Marketing<br \/>\nJessica Vess, Associate Vice Chancellor, College Relations &amp; Communications<br \/>\nAlex Bryant, Director, College Marketing<br \/>\nKim Vo Langridge, Manager, Multimedia Creative<br \/>\nDahlia Anzaldua-Torres, Marketing Event Coordinator<br \/>\nR.B. Bbhoggawact, ACC Mascot<br \/>\nCarrye Glazar, Director &amp; Executive Producer, ACCTV<br \/>\nStephanie Ortiz, Production Supervisor, ACCTV<br \/>\nJohn Breed, Studio Coordinator, ACCTV<\/p>\n<p><strong>Video Actors<\/strong><br \/>\nOllin Enzo Collet, ACC Student<br \/>\nJocelyn Leyva Coronado, ACC Student<br \/>\nWillow Dupont, ACC Student<br \/>\nDiana Gorostieta Martinez, Coordinator, ASCENDER<br \/>\nAraceli Rangel, Video Production Assistant<br \/>\nVictoria Smith, ACC Student<br \/>\nJarrett Werlilnger, ACC Student<\/p>\n<p><strong>Video Testimonials<\/strong><br \/>\nLou DiSimone, ACC Student<br \/>\nRollie Dorsett, Professor, Sociology<br \/>\nAdrian Graham, Faculty, Library Services<br \/>\nAnna Jimenez, Assistant, Student Affairs<br \/>\nMicah Kerston, ACC Student<br \/>\nBaylee Ann Laughlin, Riverbat Ambassador<br \/>\nWilliam Moore, ACC Student<br \/>\nChristma Padilla, Assistant, Library Services<br \/>\nAndre Serrano, Assistant II, Educational Technology Support<br \/>\nAndrew Silver, Faculty, Mental Health Counselor<br \/>\nWillie Valion, ACC Student<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional Imagery Provided By<\/strong><br \/>\nCatalin Abagiu, Marketing Photographer, Communications &amp; Marketing<br \/>\nMorty Ortega, Video Producer, Student Affairs<br \/>\nExperimental Sounding Rocket Association<br \/>\nStudents for the Exploration and Development of Space at Austin Community College<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>General Assembly 2023: Forging the Future \u2014 Post-event Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Each fall, ACC employees gather at General Assembly (GA) for key updates that connect daily work to the college\u2019s strategic plan. The 2023 theme was \u201cForging the Future\u201d and took place Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>This General Assembly was especially meaningful as it was Chancellor Dr. Richard Rhodes\u2019 final GA and Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart\u2019s first as incoming ACC chancellor.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27315 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/IMG_6285-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C359&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"General Assembly 2023 audience at the AT&amp;T Hotel &amp; Conference Center\" width=\"1024\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/IMG_6285-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C359&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/IMG_6285-1-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C105&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/IMG_6285-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C270&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/IMG_6285-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C539&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/IMG_6285-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C719&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tled\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/IMG_6285-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C702&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>General Assembly 2023 offered both online and in-person options. More than 500 employees engaged online with the morning program and more than 500 joined in person. Nearly 300 attended virtual afternoon breakout sessions. The in-person program took place at the AT&amp;T Hotel &amp; Conference Center.<\/p>\n<p>An event app let attendees view the program, locations, speaker information, check in, and stream the event. The show kicked off at 8 a.m. with a pre-show video featuring informational slides from departments across ACC and an ACC quiz. Seventy-three employees participated in the quiz and were entered to win raffle prizes.<\/p>\n<h2>Opening Video<\/h2>\n<p>The opening video highlighted moments from ACC\u2019s 50-year history.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 1px solid #464646\" title=\"GA 2023 Opening Video\" src=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Embed.aspx?id=4cbbd411-3f6e-454c-8999-b09101704ce3&amp;autoplay=false&amp;offerviewer=true&amp;showtitle=true&amp;showbrand=true&amp;captions=true&amp;interactivity=all\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Feature Video<\/h2>\n<p>The feature video explored ACC\u2019s history as a force for excellence in the community and its role in forging the future.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 1px solid #464646\" title=\"GA 2023 Feature Video\" src=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Embed.aspx?id=66609357-d899-472f-a731-b09101704d1e&amp;autoplay=false&amp;offerviewer=true&amp;showtitle=true&amp;showbrand=true&amp;captions=true&amp;interactivity=all\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Morning Program<\/h2>\n<p>ACC Chancellor Dr. Richard Rhodes delivered the State of the College Address at 9 a.m. Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Barbara Mink then shared remarks. Recognition of employees and faculty graduates from various programs followed. Chancellor Rhodes congratulated Riverbat Employee of the Year Paul Talamantez from Student Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Students Jeremiah, Ana, Danielle, Rafael, Monica, and Quan joined the chancellor on stage to discuss their ACC journeys. Provost Dr. Monique Umphrey presented a pre-recorded Instructional and Student Affairs update. Keynote speaker Nick Shackleton-Jones, author of <em>How People Learn<\/em> and CEO of Shackleton Consulting, delivered a keynote on the future of learning.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Susan Warner-Sanchez, associate vice chancellor for the Teaching &amp; Learning Excellence Division, closed the morning program with concluding remarks.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch the Morning Program<\/h3>\n<p>This video includes the morning program starting at 9 a.m., featuring the Chancellor\u2019s address, the keynote, the student panel, and all videos shared on this page.<\/p>\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 1px solid #464646\" title=\"GA 2023 Morning Program\" src=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Embed.aspx?id=31e8f74c-a5fc-4f34-ad7d-b09100feecd8&amp;autoplay=false&amp;offerviewer=true&amp;showtitle=true&amp;showbrand=true&amp;captions=true&amp;interactivity=all\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Closing Credits Video<\/h2>\n<p>Watch the closing credits from General Assembly 2023. Thank you to everyone who made GA a wonderful experience.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 1px solid #464646\" title=\"GA 2023 Closing Credits\" src=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Embed.aspx?id=696a0b13-f50b-466d-b26f-b09101704ca8&amp;autoplay=false&amp;offerviewer=true&amp;showtitle=true&amp;showbrand=true&amp;captions=true&amp;interactivity=all\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Afternoon Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>Several in-person afternoon sessions were conducted on topics including human-centered learning design, ACC\u2019s new strategic plan, cultural mosaics and culturally responsive teaching, student-centric strategies, labor market influence on education, micro-credentials and badging, the Guided Pathways movement, mental health in the workplace, and House Bill 8 and its implications for ACC.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual afternoon sessions were also conducted on the implications of Senate Bill 17, HyFlex implementation updates, Student Affairs\u2019 wraparound services, and the intersection of high-impact practices and academic technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Only recordings for the virtual sessions are available.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Navigating Change: Understanding the Implications of Texas\u2019 SB 17 \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=7a5ce1ac-e2b9-458a-8de1-b0900146bc6d\">Recording link<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Student Success Through Flexibility: HyFlex Implementation Updates \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=5dc20ade-ddee-4d79-881c-b090015667f4\">Recording link<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wraparound Services: Holistic Support for ACC Students \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=40f76014-8d5b-4157-bc80-b0900145e862\">Recording link<\/a><\/li>\n<li>High-Impact Practices Through the Lens of Academic Technology \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/austincc.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=733b56b9-33d0-40f0-abff-b08f00e6e3f0\">Recording link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What attendees enjoyed most about General Assembly 2023<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;So much! Both the afternoon sessions were terrific and I really enjoyed hearing from key leaders. The keynote speaker was really engaging. The student panel was amazing!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe opportunity to experience the energy of the college on the whole, not just my department.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe student panel. MY GOSH they were inspiring. They brought tears to my eyes. THIS is what I want to hear\u2026 young people whose lives are changed by their experience with the PEOPLE of ACC and clearly, there is no other resource like ACC to help get students\u2019 lives and educations and credentials on track in these ways.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cCelebrating those individuals that have made such an impact at ACC for our students, it is truly inspiring. It\u2019s also good to find out some of the services provided at the vendor fair. Oh, and the flu shot and COVID vaccine station was such a huge perk!!!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI enjoyed the video with the history, and every speaker had a nice message. It was inspiring to see where we\u2019ve come from with hopes of where we are headed. It was also nice to hear from the new chancellor.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIt was beautiful to see the change in leadership handled with honor on both sides.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe speakers, the students, my colleagues being recognized. Even though I wasn\u2019t able to go in person I still thoroughly enjoyed watching the event virtually.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe emphasis on care and collaboration at the highest levels of the college.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cSeeing colleagues who are from other campuses. The food and beverages are excellent. ACC is showing how valuable staff are for the success of the college. Thank you, everyone!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe opportunity to connect with people and departments that I don\u2019t see in my day-to-day work.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHearing directly from the students about their experience. This always gives me goosebumps and motivates me to do more for our campus community.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIt was an amazing program all around! Excellent job in planning and developing an event that made me proud to be a Riverbat.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThis one was the best one ever. Each year TLED makes it better than the last one. Not sure how you do it but hooray! We get to have an awesome experience both in-person and online.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Special thanks<\/h2>\n<p>Thank you to the many staff, faculty, and students who made the event possible and a resounding success. 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Pamela Saez, Director, Student Impact &amp; Outcomes<br \/>\nStephanie Bogdanich, Instructional Designer, Academic Technology Projects<br \/>\nKyle Etzel, Educational Technologist, Educational Technology Services<\/p>\n<p><strong>General Assembly Planning Team<\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Susan Warner-Sanchez, Associate Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services<br \/>\nMiguel DeLeon, Executive Assistant to the AVC, Instructional Services<br \/>\nMatthew Evins, Director, Academic Technology and GA Project Manager<br \/>\nDr. Rachel Barrera, Interim Director, Faculty Communications<br \/>\nVictor Sibaja-Molina, Manager, Instructional Media Productions<br \/>\nSara Schulz, Manager, Academic Technology Projects<br \/>\nBalan Villanueva, Manager, Event Multimedia Services<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Assembly 2024: Loving Students to Success \u2014 Post-event Summary Each fall, Austin Community College (ACC) employees from across the district gather at General Assembly (GA) to hear key college updates. 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